Salt Lake City, Utah – Thunderstorms may disrupt Friday evening plans in Salt Lake City, with rain and lightning possible during high school football games. Drivers on I-15 should stay alert as scattered showers could reduce visibility and create slick roadways through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, storms hold a 20 percent chance Friday afternoon before increasing to 50 percent on Saturday. The unsettled pattern may affect travel, outdoor events, and tailgates as cooler fall air collides with lingering summer heat.
Friday brings highs near 87 degrees with storms most likely late in the day. Saturday remains unsettled, with showers and storms continuing into the evening. Sunday looks drier but not storm-free, keeping a slight risk for thunder through the night.
Residents should keep an eye on changing conditions, especially for outdoor activities. Lightning remains a serious risk across Utah’s valleys and mountains, and quick downpours could trigger ponding on busy roads.
Early next week, sunshine returns briefly with highs in the mid-80s Monday and Tuesday before another round of storms is expected midweek. Officials urge travelers and outdoor enthusiasts to plan around potential delays and always seek shelter during thunder.
Showers and storms may linger across northern Utah into Wednesday, with cooler highs near 82 by midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 87. Storm chance late.
- Saturday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 83.
- Sunday: Slight storm chance, high 84.
- Monday: Sunny, high 85.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance, high 84.
